What a joy the Metrograph theater was to discover. It's a cool building, and the seats are new and plush and comfy, but the real draw is the programming. All sorts of classics and "classics"--just wonderful film you can never see on a big screen anymore, shown the way they should be. Really interesting choices. Great job. I'll be back. read more

Came here to watch "off the rails," such an awesome movie. Anyhow...back to this place...this place beautiful! Dimly lit! Nice ambiance for date night. Decent noise control...so you can hear yourself talk! This place even has a small selection of food and appetizers. The reason why i took a star away is because i feel the size of the drinks are not well matched in comparison to the price. Side note, check out the awesome graffiti on the wall on the right side leading up to the place! read more

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I wasn't happy with this movie theatre when I came here intially within the first couple of weeks when it first opened. But I thought hey, they're new, they need to iron out their kinks. And iron out they did. Love, love, love this place. Staff -- the ticket sellers, floor staff, the commissary (I guess that belongs to another review), bookstore -- are genuinely friendly, pleasant, informed, and welcoming. Great selection of films (mostly independent, obscure, under-the-radar films. But they do occasionally show popular films under a nicely curated theme, like "Die Hard" and "Eyes Wide Shut" as part of their Christmas/Holiday themed movies). Films that are made and worth seeing on a big screen esp. in 35mm. The talks after a film are great, very informative and stimulating. Aliza Ma, who mostly have the talks with the filmmakers, is lovely, smart, erudite, and congenial. Would love to have a drink or talk with her at the commissary or at the lobby and just be blown away by her. The audience aren't bunch of snobs and thumbs their nose to their fellow film-goers; they're there to enjoy the film as much as you do and you get into a considerable conversation with them before or after the film -- it's a social ritual. Still waiting for them to offer a membership. Overall a splendid cinema and wonderful experience when seeing a film here. read more

The staff was sweet and helpful. The theater itself is roomy, and features a wide screen with great sound. Don't miss the balcony a great reminder of the golden age of cinema. I took my son to see "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". We were both in awe of the immersive experience provided. This is a theater which truly cares about the audience's experience. read more

Nice lobby/wait area. Snacks are expensive tho vast offering of candies. Drinks are glass bottles. Pellegrino sparkling water sold (plus) Popcorn in plastic containers, not freshly popped. Main screen is big, large auditorium with balcony. Seats are very uncomfortable after long period of time. Great place to see independent/indie/auteur/arthouse movies even late at night. Parking on street available, free after 6 but no parking after midnight. Not many arthouse movie houses left in NYC but this is def a place to check out. read more

This place feels a little bit over-curated, but they have a lot of interesting screenings. Had to switch tickets a while back when we couldn't make a showtime and staff was super friendly/helpful with getting it sorted out. The smaller theatre we were in had a funky smell but once we got acclimated/the movie started we didn't notice it so much. read more

A welcome addition to the city's cultural scene. This cinema in its self is restrained, intelligent and stylish. Sort of like an art house in Budapest, but with poncey snacks (home made popcorn beautifully presented in a fully stocked candy store that would do well in Barbara Streisand's basement). The staff are beautiful humans interested in others, and, one can surmise, good cinema. There is more to come. Perhaps too much more! A bookshop! A bar! A cafe! On top of all of this: THE PROGRAMMING IS UNDERSTATED GENIUS. I look forward to this place being a part of my cultural life. And imagine myself to be as excited as New Yorkers were when the Film Form opened in . . . (1972? I'm guessing). Xx read more

This place has so much potential, but as of now, it has one fatal flaw: seating. The seats here are the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced, in any movie theater, in my life. The movie I saw last night was 3 hours long, after 2 hours I had to get up and stand in the back of the theater. My back hurt so much at this point that it was numb. I also noted that several others in front of me were squirming throughout the film. This place has been open for 3 plus years now; has no one that works here actually sat down and watched a movie and realized how awful the seats are?? are all the crowds too in awe of the cool, hipster vibe to say anything? This place is a joke, and will remain so until they bite the bullet and get new seats. read more

Feels like yet another badly executed folly of a self-described polymath and trust fund kid with incurable name dropping syndrome, which I suppose is de rigueur nowadays. No surprises here: heavy on the concept, a non-starter on the actual experience. Overpriced concessions, dreadful seating, absolutely horrible acoustics. As Elaine Benes put it: "It's not a theater, it's like a room where they bring in POWs to show them propaganda films." One-star for a genuinely charming staff and the occasionally good people watching, if you like watching the nouveau riche pseudo-bohemian class toasting themselves for their insufferable éclat with $14 gin and tonics. Sorry, kid, the programming here isn't enough to make this place fly. Criterion has been doing it better and with more class almost as long as you've been alive. I'm staying on the couch tonight. read more

I came here on a SUPER rainy night and only for drinks but wow amazingly cute space. I wish it was day time to take in how nice the space and lighting is. There was a really nice vibe here- windowed wall with couch seating and tables. I ordered I think the turmeric ginger cocktail which was better than I expected. Nice vibes. I'd like to come back on a less rainy day and maybe even catch a film here. But honestly, it's a great space read more

This is my new favorite theater. It's not a place for blockbusters -- go here for the boutique vibe, the restaurant/bookstore/lounge, and the programming you can't find anywhere else. Also, they accept MoviePass! read more

Took my mom for Mother's Day. Brunch upstairs at the "commissary" and then downstairs for a screening of Mildred Pierce (be glad I didn't pick Mommie Dearest, mother). The restaurant has a cool and relaxed nod to the 40's. Food is as I expected- satisfactory. You're paying for the ambience and access to the theatre. But! Don't despair, food is fine. Mom was very happy with the unique decor and friendly, young waitstaff. Good meetup for friends or perhaps a date night. The theatre downstairs was comfortable. Website easy and simple to navigate for reservations and tix. Would definitely be a regular if I lived in the neighborhood. read more

I once ran into Gena Rowlands coming out of the ladies' room at Metrograph, and that in and of itself is enough to make it the best theater in New York. It is my solemn prayer that they will expand northward by taking over the old Lincoln Plaza Cinema in my beloved Upper West Side, but even if they don't, oh Metrograph, I will wait on the B train just for you. read more

Don't be fooled by the name of this joint. If you took a Latin class in high school (which I did) "Metrograph" would have you thinking this place has something to do with taking the subway and statistics... this could not be further from the truth-- it's a movie place! Great place to catch a flick solo or with a honey. read more

The general aesthetic is nice but the theater was stuffy as hell and felt like no AC was on. To me, this is the cardinal sin of a movie theater. I do not want to be distracted by heat/humidity while sitting through a movie. The bar is cute, but they serve beer in these fake miniature pint glasses that probably house 9 ounces of beer, I ordered an IPA and got a Pilsner for $8. I like the idea here, the decor is nice, but for gods sake, turn on the AC and put some ceiling fans in the theater, there is no excuse for a hot stuffy room for a $15 ticket. read more

Love their programming, and the interior of the space is gorgeous! Great cocktails, great bookstore- overall wonderful vibes

This movie theater has some really bad a vibes but they show the best movies and take moviepass so idgaf. 5 stars

Just watched Los Sures here and wile the movie was excellent and I recommend you see it the rest of the experience was sub par. The seats aren't very comfortable the staff are far from helpful and had no idea what was going on and the scheduling between shows overlap each other a considerable amount. By far the worst part was the acoustics of the theater itself. No consideration was giving at all to the acoustics of the room it's nothing but a hard box. Brick wall on one side and Sheetrock on the other had to be on of the most unpleasant experiences I couldn't wait till the movie ended and my ears are still ringing some 2 hours later. For such a "high class" establishment you would think they would actually spend the money on the theatre movie watching experience and not just focus on a glitzy glam lobby. read more

because where else in New York are you going to find the super-extended 2.5 hour cut of Metropolis featuring footage they recently found in Buenos Aires? stop, stop, I'm not tired of winning! reserved seats, an awesome curated lineup of movies (some even done in 35mm!), and a pervasive Art Deco aesthetic make you feel like you've traveled back in time and bring back the feeling of when movie theaters didn't feel so cookie-cutter. there's a neat-looking bar/restaurant on the second level (I arrived too late before our film to investigate, but my posse approved) as well as a concession store on the ground level that sells everything from old-school candy to dried fruit and Pocky. yeah, I've got a large collection at home but sometimes nothing beats seeing it in a theater, and especially one as themed and unique as this. seats are very comfortable and the rooms are cozy, so I don't think there's really a bad seat. ticket prices are $15 but it's good to support something unique. I'm looking forward to attending more movie events here as their curated lineups sound awesome. apparently they also have director/producer talks with some films too. read more

I wish I could give Metrograph a positive review. They have the right idea - a beautiful interior, great film options, and a community space for *almost* everyone. Metrograph, unfortunately, remains inaccessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing customers. They have refused to provide captioning options for their films. Despite repeated outreach to them and efforts to connect them with access providers, their demonstrated disregard (evidenced by being ignored and lack of follow-up) for the value of equal access for all customers has been, at best, disappointing. I hope that this review will encourage them to follow the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (as other theaters are doing), and - like making sure people in wheelchairs can access these films - more of an effort will be made towards equal access for deaf and hard-of-hearing would-be customers. read more

I really wanted to love this place. With theaters like Nitehawk in Brooklyn that combine high quality food with high quality films, this theater has a lot to live up to. We got a couple drinks ($10-$12 for wine, $8 for beer) while waiting to be admitted to the theater. I was about 3 sips in when they called for seating, but they don't allow drinks in the theater... Glass of wine went to waste as they seat 5 minutes before show time. My boyfriend didn't notice the petting zoo-like smell in the theater (like UCB theater anyone??) but that was another huge turn off. The film and south quality were good, and the seats were comfortable, but overall not work the expense and sense of pretentiousness the experience offered. read more

Nice theater, certainly the most stylish and upscale of all repertory theaters in NYC thanks to the design and numerous amenities. There's one significant flaw and that's sound - they need to cover the exposed brick, at least put up some panels, there's no excuse not to. For this reason, I still prefer to catch a film at the Walter Reade, MoMI and MoMA (unless it's a film that's not likely to play outside of Metrograph anytime soon). UPDATE: They've finally installed sound panels on the walls, so the acoustics are no longer horrible. I finally checked out the restaurant upstairs, and the food was mediocre. It looked nice but otherwise tasted pretty underwhelming. I suppose the convenience is the selling point, but if that was imperative, I'd rather eat at the Modern, which is located right next to MoMA's theater, or eat at Lincoln Center Kitchen (or Indie Food & Wine), which are more or less next door to their theaters too. read more

I've already been to several films here. Overall I'm a fan and am trying to overlook some of the more annoying aspects as they've just opened. Movie start times have definitely been operating as a suggestion which can be problematic when you have an expectation of start/end times and have planned your day/night accordingly. The clientele has been all over the place - one would have expected cinephiles but there have been a lot of people who have just seemed to wander in. The Kim K. soundalike behind me for a Goddard film who told her friend she struggled to stay awake was a real treat. Nothing can take me out of the cinematic experience and make me homicidal like people talking or texting during a film and of the 5 films I've been to so far, 3 have featured these behaviors. Perhaps a little intro reminder to people that they aren't in their living room and to not be barbarians? Snacks and beverages are insanely overpriced but unique (Pocky, fancy flavored popcorn already packaged, Boylan's soda, etc). No real communication from staff when things are running behind or even when they are seating a film. Pre-buy tickets to select your seats online, rows are roomy, seats are comfortable enough, and overall a great addition to the cinema scene in NYC. Ticket prices are too steep for me to continue going at such a break-neck pace ($15 a ticket adds up quickly and unless their membership offers equally generous discounts as my other theater memberships I won't be purchasing one) and I'll be curious to see how they alter their programming schedule as most screenings I've been to have been 1/4 to 1/2 full. A bar, restaurant, and bookstore will also be opening in the space but I'm not sure when. The lobby already feels crowded when people are waiting to be seated so I don't know how the bar is going to work out. Time will tell. I want them to succeed without compromising the quality film selections but that may prove to be difficult. I wish them luck! read more

Came here last night for the first time (I think it's the opening week) and loved the whole experience ! They are playing beautifully selected movies in two theaters (one even has a balcony) and the atmosphere is lovely. Very happy about this new spot on the LES ! read more

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With the seats made out of recycled barrels, the most uncomfortable seating in the NYC (and I've sat in plastic cheap dirty folding chairs at other venues). Surprisingly the reclaimed wood can also be broken as well as a complete back destroying experience. I've given this theater many chances because of the selection of rare movies that are curated. The lovely and informative brochures. The best single stall bathroom in the city with its fancy artisanal soap... but something really screwed up happened. Sold out Tom Savini show. I had called the theater ahead of time to ask if i had a picture of the ticket, I could give it to my friend and they approved. We are a part of a meetup and he offered the ticket for free to any who would claim it. I get a text from him saying that he wanted to confirm the photo of the ticket was ok, and that he would pass it along at the theater since no one claimed it. He told the box office who took my information, then when someone came in to go and buy a ticket, the box office told them they couldnt use my picture of the ticket, then proceeded to sell them my seat. A seat that i paid for. The box office attendee had charged another person for my ticket. My friends were so angry. I was bedridden at the time and surprisingly the box office would not take my calls! I wanted an explanation and i couldnt leave a voice message, because the box office voicemail box was full! Talk about terrible communication. I tried again Sunday and no answer. I left a message for the manager, and no response. W.T.F. So this is the final straw. I'm done with this theater. I will never recommend the theater to any souls even if there is a rare feature that is exclusive to this place. It's a shame. The potential for greatness is there, but bad staff combined with uncomfortable seating, you're going to have a bad time. read more

I had no idea this place existed until I went to see Kedi, the documentary about stray cats in Istanbul (amazing, btw!) and it happened to be the only theater showing it in Ny. It's the cutest place in the world and I can't wait to go back again! The girl who sold me my ticket was so sweet. I asked where I should sit and she said she always sits in the balcony because it's a real experience, so I did and it was so great. I expected a grungy les theater and was so pleasantly surprised. I've told pretty much everyone I know how great Metrograph is! read more

What an amazing movie theatre!! We love everything about this spot. Great snacks and fun selection of old films. We went twice in one weekend. Just wish we lived closer to this little gem. The restaurant is so throughtfully designed with great mood lighting and sweet touches in every corner. We havent eaten dinner here but the drinks are delicious and the ambiance makes us excited to bring our friends back with us soon. read more

I love this place and will likely be a regular. (Having relocated away from the east coast shortly after it first opened, and then come back, I missed most of its first year but have been going a lot recently now that I have the opportunity.) The lack of that last star is due to relatively minor things that nonetheless could be improved on, but which will not stop me from coming back again and again. First off, the main reason to go to Metrograph is the film selection. It is one of the better theaters in the city to catch newer smaller and indie releases, which is saying something as relative to most cities NYC offers an embarrassment of riches in that department. Maybe even better though, in its regular rotation the Metrograph includes a number of different film series and classics around different themes - as of the time of this writing, for instance, they've been running a series including various sci-fi films involving cyborgs and artificial intelligence, and on tap are series like films David Letterman made cameos in (what an eclectic choice) and various Universal Pictures releases from the '70s. When listing the films on its site, The Metrograph helpfully indicates how the film is being screened - i.e. digital or 35mm - and the 35mm selections are quite plentiful and appreciated. Although there are some other theaters that do this (the IFC for instance), it's still a rarity to be able to see films on actual film prints these days, and Metrograph seems to make a pretty concentrated effort to show as many of its older films in that format as possible. In my experience the prints are usually quite nice, too. (Obviously some specs and scratches will come with the territory, but it's so much richer and nicer than most film projections these days, and especially as compared to most mainstream theaters' projections of classics which often look very cheap. No joke, outside of New York I've had theaters charge money for screenings of Blu-Ray/DVD copies before. I saw the menus come up at the end.) While the midnight movie circuit in particular at other theaters can be a bit repetitious, even the mainstream films at Metrograph are pretty varied - how often can you see the likes of A.I.: Artificial Intelligence or Beavis and Butthead Do America in the revival theaters these days? On authentic film projection prints no less? The space itself is also pretty nice. The lobby is clean and pleasant, and in my experience the employees are friendly and helpful. The seats are comfortable enough and the theater rooms are among the nicer ones I've been in. Now, there are some drawbacks. The first problem is that the theaters are a bit small (although one of them is at least pretty good sized). This can be slightly disappointing when you've booked tickets for one of those rare classics, or even a newer film, and find that you're not getting the biggest screen in the world, although the screen itself is quite nice. The bigger problem though is simply that it can be hard to get tickets at all; although it will obviously vary by film, I wouldn't expect to be able to walk an hour before a screening and expect to get good seats. The seats themselves are by reservation and the good ones tend to fill up, sometimes well in advance (and often shows sell out). Thankfully, it's pretty easy to book tickets online (they don't even force you to make a log in with some external service like so many other theaters do), but it is something to keep in mind. There are also nice schedules put up every day in the lobby that show the times and which shows are sold out, but is simply an unavoidable problem of the relatively small space that unless you book well in advance you may be sitting in not the greatest seat or not be able to get in at all. So don't treat it as you would the multiplex and just show up assuming you'll get in! The other more avoidable problem is some of the prices; the tickets are fine (within the understanding that NYC ticket prices are always going to be a bit inflated, even at the multiplex), but the food prices are really kind of ridiculous. 6 dollars gets you a popcorn, which sounds fine until you realize it's a pretty small, pre-packed box of popcorn that hasn't been heated or anything and can be finished well before the trailers have finished rolling. The popcorn itself is tasty enough, but it's just not really worth the price. The candy is similarly absurd (four dollars for gummy bears, four or five for a box of Dots, etc) and while I appreciate the interesting choice of Mexican sugar Coca-Cola as a drink option, the drink options are also overpriced as well as pretty limited. I believe there is a bar available which I have not sampled, but as far as the traditional snack and beverage choices I usually just skip them and plan on eating elsewhere before or after. Despite these drawbacks, though, I highly recommend the Metrograph and would consider it one of the best film going experiences in NYC today. read more

What a groovy joint to see a film. Assigned seating. Couches to chill on while you wait for your film. Love it!

Alexander Olch's passion is cinema and design and it definitely shows. Most of the time I don't even come here to see a film. I just chill out in the lobby and enjoy the genuine retail experience. read more

NYC is the place to be if you're into movies, so many options to choose from. This place is a little fancy in a not so fancy neighborhood. Walked here at night through dark streets and dimly lit corners; felt relatively safe. There's a whiff of self importance from the staff but I guess they have to keep up appearances. I wasn't so sure about their prepackaged popcorn, but it was really good, better than what you'd find at most movie theaters. The minus one is for the seats, which are not the most comfortable. 90mn is fine but if it's a 2+ hour movie, it's gonna be hard to sit through. As for the clientele you will find a mixture of two main types, those that go there for the movie that's showing or those that go for the social scene. read more

I went to see a premiere there last week and I fell in love with this place! So new and clean! Unbelievably friendly staff, all kinds of snacks for sale, full bar and what I like the most is that they even sell cold pressed juice! Yay! The only downsides were the small difficulty we had to find the place and there was a little funky smell when we entered the 1st floor screening room (as if we were entering a stable?) I love horses but the smell, not so much :P read more

One of the best, if not the best, cinema in NY. Providing curated, thoughtful, stimulating movies and a cool and fun setting to explore ideas and art. read more

Excellent, fun spot. Great food & drinks & movies. Delightful place come again & again.

The metrograph is a film buff's dream theater. The curation is top-notch. As other reviewers have stated, the entire experience from the actual theater down to the lobby is very accommodating. I'd also add that the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. read more

This stylish boutique cinema that specializes in second run films was a fun little trip and worth the time for cinephiles. There were some unique quirks that hindered the experience. We did not get the opportunity to experience the commissary but we did have a glass of wine at the bar before seeing "Die Hard" as a special holiday screening. The entire lobby, bar and concession experience was wonderful. Attentive and polite staff bounce from station to station as needed. The concession area carries items for those who seek the more gourmet side of things as well as the traditional movie going snacks. My only complaint here, is that there is at this point no opportunity to purchase hot popcorn. The popcorn in this theatre is prepackaged in clear cups, flavored with olive oil and sea salt, which does sound delicious depending on your tastes. But it is slightly disappointing that fresh popcorn at a movie theatre isn't an option. Again ... this is a nitpick, a minor complaint at most. Be sure to pick up a free printed bi-monthly program, with some of the best graphic design for any cinema house. My only real complaints reside in the theater itself. Although the aesthetic is rustic and fun, the seats themselves grew to be very uncomfortable during the two hour and twelve minute run time. The padding on both the seat back and the seat itself, looks fantastic but unfortunately doesn't provide comfortability or support for extended periods. It also didn't help that the space felt sparsely air conditioned and without any sort of air movement whatsoever. Maybe it was just for this particular screening, but it was exceptionally stuffy and progressed to be so throughout the screening. Once these details are addressed, I would say this may be a mainstay for filmgoing in NYC. One Other Note: When I bought tickets to "Die Hard" I expected it to be a 35mm presentation. I thought (and must have been mistaken) when I purchased my tickets that it would be presented in glorious 35mm. It was a DCP projection. This could have changed since I purchased my tickets as many things can go wrong between an announcement of a second run film and a screening of said film. But I would suggest, especially, if these things are important to you, that you very carefully pay attention to the type of projection your are purchasing tickets for. (A good current example "Carol" for the Christmas season in the program boasts it will be shown in 35mm, on the website now clearly reads as a DCP projection.) read more

Excellent! Probably the best cinema experience in the city!

It's not even finished and it's already the most beautiful theater in the city. The films are thoughtfully chosen and projected with care. The snack selection and presentation is unrivaled. In a few weeks, I'm told there will even be a restaurant and bar. If you care about design, art, and movies at all, or if you want to trick your date into think you do, Metrograph is your spot. read more

The metrograph is now the best movie theater in ny. I can't wait until they offer memberships. The best movies, great theater, mostly 35mm film, everyone working there was super nice. It was seriously one of the best movie going experience I've ever had. And their movie selection is great, I would see anything there. So glad this place exists. read more

In just a few months this has become my favorite movie theater in the city although it helps that it's just a block away... but the staff are courteous and having reserved seats are great since I already have a favorite seat. And the film selection is top-notch but not too snooty. read more